Very Good
#465 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Ledge Public Schools · Grand Ledge, MI
A Grand Ledge Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12840 NIXON RD, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
- Math 59% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Ridge Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Willow Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Ledge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,161
Median home value
$239,300
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Delta Center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| St Michael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Tc Holbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 457 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Ledge Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Ridge Elementary School is listed in Grand Ledge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Ridge Elementary School
Willow Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Ledge, MI, part of Grand Ledge Public Schools, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Willow Ridge Elementary School serve?
Willow Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Willow Ridge Elementary School?
Willow Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Ridge Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Ridge Elementary School rank in MI?
Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks #465 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Willow Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Willow Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Ridge Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willow Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Willow Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Willow Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Ridge Elementary School?
34.5% of students at Willow Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (517) 925-5775
- Area population (ZIP 48837)
- 19,822
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48837; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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